New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-30
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
LEGISLATION BY THE PRESIDENTS.
HARMONY WITHOUT THE GRAND TRUNK-BcsroN
EXPORT RATES ALLOWED

| HARMONY WITHOUT THE GRAND TRUNK-BosToN
| EXPORT RATES ALLOWED
There was meeting the trunk line presidents at
Commissioner Fnks office yesterday to discuss ques-
lions arising under the Interstate Commerce law me
Grand Trunk Of Canada not represented as il not
| n member OF the trunk line association, which was
formed 10 succeed the old lawforbdden organization
President Depew, of the New-York Central President
King, OF the NewYork, Lake Erie and Western ana
President Roberts ofthe Pennsylvania were present Mr.
Hegcman represented the Lackawanna, and VicePres-
dent Spencer appeared for the Baltimore and Ohio All
the lieutenants with their chiefs Mr. Roberts
presided There wide and general discussion or
the railroad situation, but beyond reaching an under
standing act in harmony so far as possible little action
was taken The question of derential rates was con-
sidercd and the representatives Of the Pennsylvania
expressed their opinion that under the law these could
not be allowed. The other roads not in line with
the Pennsylvanias Interpretation OF the Cuom statne
stood and make any needed changes later Inns decision
pacuea means n ra,e e sniPrd 6V The weaker roads
but that the strong roads do not wish 10 court any war o
rates .,,
The question Of rates export business through
Boston was discussed, and it was decided that the
existing system not unlawful, that the system
was continued This makes the export rail rate ON prod
uce and grain to Boston cents per 100 pounds under
the articles shipped TO that point for home con
sumption. The roads have always allowed this difference
in order 10 place Boston equality with New-l Ofk
In the export The only other business done by
the presidents was the adoption OF minor rules ana Teg
ations for cooperative action under the Interstate Com
merce law. The Philadelphia ANA Reading Railroad mas
Joined the trunk line association. go -,
The general passenger agents of the trunk lines held
separate meeting under the craftsmanship OF Sonn MS
sioncr Samuel F. Person They resolved TO add TO the
list of roads for which they would not act as agents III
the issue of through tickets, the Atkinson loPeka %
Santa Fe the Hannibal and St Joseph the kansas Cy
ST Joseph and Council Bluffs, and the Chicago, Bur
ngtOn and Northern They also agreed at the request
of the ranscOntinental roads, TO discontinue the so
called second class excursion rate from the Pachc COAST
10 the East. Progress was made on the question or
modifying the dcrential westbound passenger rates
now enjoyed by tact consent by the Baltimore and Oho
but the matter will not be definitely settled until next
Wednesday, when will come before special meeting
the passenger committee Special rates were arranged
for lot of coming summer conventions and then the
meeting adjourned with determination TO use the Inter
state law leniently 10 the public as possible 49,.
The Missouri Pacific has issued a circular TO ticket
agents, informing them that we stu maintain our Ign
ing in the old adage that the laborer is worthy OF his
hire